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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T223 RBLMOT history

T223 RBL is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 319,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
319,063 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T223 RBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T223 RBL was last recorded at 319,063 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 4,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
314,157 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,906 miles
Average per year
8,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 319,063 miles
  • 2025 – 314,157 miles
  • 2024 – 307,784 miles
  • 2023 – 304,174 miles
  • 2022 – 300,317 miles
  • 2021 – 296,276 miles
  • 2020 – 292,295 miles
  • 2019 – 287,835 miles
  • 2018 – 282,088 miles
  • 2017 – 277,076 miles
  • 2016 – 271,235 miles
  • 2015 – 266,367 miles
  • 2014 – 261,072 miles
  • 2013 – 250,181 miles
  • 2012 – 234,829 miles
  • 2011 – 219,134 miles
  • 2010 – 202,567 miles
  • 2009 – 190,052 miles
  • 2008 – 171,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass319,063 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass319,063 miles (+4,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    319,063 miles
    Test number
    348478666558
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass314,157 miles (+6,373)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    314,157 miles
    Test number
    997518417351
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass307,784 miles (+3,610)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    307,784 miles
    Test number
    179101657838
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass304,174 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    304,174 miles
    Test number
    584246084476
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail304,174 miles (+3,857)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    304,174 miles
    Test number
    613155056181
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass300,317 miles (+64)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    300,317 miles
    Test number
    467564249106
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases one at mid exhaust box and one just before rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced

  7. Fail300,253 miles (+3,977)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,253 miles
    Test number
    992194822338
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases one at mid exhaust box and one just before rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced

  8. Pass296,276 miles (+49)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    296,276 miles
    Test number
    845685352064
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  9. Fail296,227 miles (+3,932)1 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    296,227 miles
    Test number
    371128807179
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  10. Pass292,295 miles (+4,460)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    292,295 miles
    Test number
    106172918292
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass287,835 miles (+5,747)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    287,835 miles
    Test number
    641965123085
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass282,088 miles (+5,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    282,088 miles
    Test number
    442994944533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass277,076 miles (+5,841)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    277,076 miles
    Test number
    949586309485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass271,235 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    271,235 miles
    Test number
    322944277237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail271,235 miles (+4,868)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,235 miles
    Test number
    256100052964
    • DangerousBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass266,367 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    266,367 miles
    Test number
    495896817106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail266,343 miles (+5,271)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,343 miles
    Test number
    138082800369
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass261,072 miles (+10,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    261,072 miles
    Test number
    759865854298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass250,181 miles (+15,352)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    250,181 miles
    Test number
    776617853251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass234,829 miles (+15,695)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    234,829 miles
    Test number
    667298652238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass219,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    219,134 miles
    Test number
    766229651204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail219,134 miles (+16,567)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,134 miles
    Test number
    618419651250
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass202,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    202,567 miles
    Test number
    441900460291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail202,567 miles (+12,515)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,567 miles
    Test number
    351060960417
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass190,052 miles (+18,928)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    190,052 miles
    Test number
    800035959256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass171,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    171,124 miles
    Test number
    684147668266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T223 RBL

Does T223 RBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T223 RBL is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T223 RBL?
The MOT on T223 RBL is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T223 RBL done?
T223 RBL was recorded at 319,063 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 8,204 miles a year.
Has T223 RBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T223 RBL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T223 RBL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T223 RBL find?
T223 RBL passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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